by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 15, 2025 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 9 – Saturday, November 15: Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Judean Desert, Jericho We left the hotel at 7:45 this morning following a “Shabbat”breakfast. Today was “desert day” here in the Judean Desert. The weather was actually overcast most of the day (unique...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 14, 2025 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 8 – Friday, November 14: Southern Border Crossing into Israel, Red Sea, Timnah, Dead Sea Staying here in the desert of last night was really a fun experience. While it got cooler last evening in the desert of Wadi Rum, our bungalows were warm. We awoke to...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 13, 2025 | Jordan, Jordan Tour
Day 7 – Thursday, November 13: Petra, Wadi Rum, Captains Bedouin Village What a remarkable day it was today! Following a good (and longer) night’s sleep here in Wadi Musa (Petra) and a great breakfast, we checked out of the hotel. This was followed by walking...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 12, 2025 | Jordan, Jordan Tour
Day 6 – Wednesday, November 12: Bethany Beyond the Jordan, Mt. Nebo, Madaba (Medeba), Machaerus, Petra We enjoyed our first full day here in Jordan. Following a good but short night’s sleep, we enjoyed a modest breakfast together before checking out. The...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 11, 2025 | Egypt, Luxor
Day 5 – Tuesday, November 11: Sakkara, Egyptian Museum, Camel Rides, Pyramids, and Sphinx, Evening Flight to Amman, Jordan This morning began with a departure at 6:45 a.m. (it felt like sleeping in!). Following a very full and eloquent breakfast (again),...
